Winning blow: queen to f6 (f3·3)
c9-25622Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
22. Qxf6 Rxd1 23. Bc3 Nd4 24. Bxd4 Rxd4 25. Qxd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: bishop to c3 (+3.2).
- Strong! bishop to d4 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxd1, then Bc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #426.
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